South India Travel itinerary
Day 1: Arrive - Chennai
We welcome you to the land of culture and heritage, where hospitality is way of life. You will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Morning after breakfast head to a guided city tour of Chennai visiting Fort St. George, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral etc. Later leave for Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram - One of the seven sacred cities of India, Kanchipuram is appropriately called the golden city of thousand temples, the place served as the capital of the Pallavas the powerful dynasty of south India. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Chennai - Madurai(By overnight train)
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Mahabalipuram - a beautiful place lies on the Coromandel coast which faces the Bay of Bengal known for its Shore Temple and Arjune’s Penance is the pride of not only Mahabalipuram and Tamilnadu visiting Shore Temples - One of the earliest structural temples in South India dedicated to lord Shiva and Vishnu. Later in the afternoon drive back to Chennai and board overnight train to Madurai.
Day 4: Madurai
On arrival in the morning we will take you hotel for breakfast and later proceed for city tour of Madurai. Visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side).Visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Madurai - Periyar
Morning after breakfast leave for Thekkady (Periyar) - sprawled over an area of 777 sq. Kms, Periyar tiger reserve is an example of nature’s bounty with great scenic attraction and rich bio-diversity. On arrival check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon have a boat ride at the Periyar lake to view the wild life activities of Periyar sanctuary famous for wild elephant and other wild animals. Overnight at hotel
Day 6: Periyar - Alleppey
Morning after breakfast walk through the spice plantation. Later drive down to reach Alleppey. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of day free for independent activities to explore beach and local market.
Day 7: Alleppey
After breakfast at hotel and transfer to the houseboat. Check in at houseboat. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Rest of day free for independent activities on the House Boat. Enjoy your evening on the sundeck away from polluted cities and maddening crowd. Overnight stay in the House Boat
Day 8: Alleppey - Cochin
Morning after breakfast head to Cochin - Cochin is the natural harbour formed by the famous underwater Malabar mud-banks whose eminence ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are within the harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. Evening enjoy Katthakali cultural dance performance at nearby theater. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Cochin - Depart
Morning after your breakfast have a city tour of Cochin visiting Jewish synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Chinese fishing nets etc. Later assistance on departure and transfer to Cochin airport to board flight to back home.
Tour Highlight
Chennai: Fort St. George & Santhome Cathedral
Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple
Madurai: Meenakshi Temple & Tirumala Nayak Palace
Thekkady: Spice plantation, Boat ride on Lake Periyar
Alleppey: Houseboat
Cochin: Mattancherry Palace & Kathakali Dance
Price on request.
